Over 200,000 sf
2026 cycle. Tune-up reports were due September 30, 2026. Missed it? The report is still required, and we can start now.
Philadelphia Building Energy Performance Program
Philadelphia BEPP: 100,000 to 200,000 sf buildings are due September 30, 2027.
Every five years, non-residential buildings of 50,000 square feet and larger either complete a tune-up, certify as high performance or follow an alternative compliance plan. A missed deadline means a $2,000 fine, and the report is still required.
Who is covered and when
Non-residential buildings of 50,000 square feet and larger, on a five-year cycle set by size.
100,000 to 200,000 sf
2027 cycle. Tune-up report due September 30, 2027.
50,000 to 100,000 sf
70,000 to 100,000 sf by October 2, 2028; 50,000 to 70,000 sf by October 1, 2029.
How we help
A tune-up that actually changes how the building runs, and a report the City accepts.
BEPP check
Which cycle the building is in, which path fits and whether high performance certification is within reach.
Tune-up
Energy systems and controls reviewed and brought back to a good state of performance, fixes verified device by device.
CommissioningCertified tune-up specialist
The City requires a certified specialist, a PE or CEM with seven years of experience. We deliver the tune-up with a City-certified partner specialist signing the report.
High performance path
The data and documentation to certify as a high performance building instead of a tune-up, where the building qualifies.
Alternative compliance plan
Engineering support for an alternative compliance plan, from January of the cycle year.
Beyond the tune-up
Measures and retro-commissioning that keep the savings and prepare the building for the next cycle.
Energy modelingHow a BEPP tune-up runs
Plenty of time before September 30, 2027 if you start early.
Week 1
Check
Cycle, path and scope of the tune-up.
By April 5
Path chosen
High performance report, exemption or extension filed, if one applies.
Field work
Tune-up
Systems and controls reviewed and corrected with your team.
Verification
Fixes proven
Every correction checked and recorded device by device.
By September 30
Report
Tune-up report submitted with the specialist's certification.
On site within 48 hours in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia with the team that does code commissioning too
We are on site in Philadelphia within 48 hours of the first call, for BEPP tune-ups and the commissioning the energy code requires.
BEPP questions
Our building is over 200,000 sf and we missed September 30, 2026. Now what?
Missing a deadline carries a $2,000 fine, and the tune-up report is still required. The sooner it is submitted, the better; we can start right away.
Who can do the tune-up?
The report must come from a tune-up specialist certified by the City: a Professional Engineer or Certified Energy Manager with seven years of related education and experience. Our tune-ups are signed by a City-certified partner specialist.
Is a tune-up the same as retro-commissioning?
A tune-up is a shorter review of energy systems and controls with minor adjustments. We run it with commissioning discipline, so every fix is verified and recorded.
Can we skip the tune-up?
Buildings that certify as high performance, or follow an approved alternative compliance plan, do not need a tune-up. We check which applies before you choose.
How often does this come back?
Every five years, on the cycle set by your building size.
Book a 15-minute BEPP check
Tell us the building and its size. We reply within one business day and can be on site in Philadelphia within 48 hours.
Prefer to talk? +1 (646) 296-8091 or [email protected]
From the City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability BEPP pages as of November 2026. Confirm your building's requirements in the BEPP knowledgebase or with the City.